Latest in Tag: GERD Highlight
Latest in Tag: GERD

Ethiopia must show good faith to reach legally binding agreement on GERD: Al-Sisi at Arab Summit
Arab national security is indivisible, we need more collective Arab action, says Al-Sisi

GERD’s reservoir reaches 7bn cbm, no reason for fear: Expert
On 29 July, Egypt sent a letter to the UN Security Council rejecting Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of the dam’s lake

No resumption date for GERD talks yet: Sudanese FM
Moreover, Sudanese Irrigation Minister Dawat Abdel Rahman also said that his country is holding consultations with Egypt and Ethiopia on the issue, stressing that Sudan is “open to any international and regional calls for a settlement on the crisis.”

Ethiopia’s third filling of GERD violates international law: Expert
Egypt lodged a third complaint to the UN Security Council against Ethiopia’s violations

Egypt categorically rejects Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of GERD in letter to UN Security Council
Egyptian state will not tolerate any violation of its rights or water security, Shoukry said in reference to Ethiopia’s GERD filling

US committed to Egypt’s water security, advancing a resolution on GERD
“I came to Cairo on my first official trip to the region to hear from our Egyptian partners on the critical issue of the GERD and to better understand Egypt’s water needs,” Hammer said.

US envoy to Horn of Africa holds talks with Cairo to discuss GERD crisis
The US envoy is on a tour of the region, starting in Egypt and will include the UAE and Ethiopia.

Al-Sisi, Somali President discuss GERD dispute, Red Sea security
President affirms Egypt’s support to Somalia to overcome current challenges

Nile Dam Dispute: Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Biden reiterate need for agreement on filling and operation of GERD
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with US President Joe Biden on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Regarding Ethiopia’s Nile dam, President Biden reiterated US support for Egypt’s water security and to forging a diplomatic resolution that would achieve the interests of all parties and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous region. The two …

EU expresses readiness to support AU-led negotiations over GERD
EU allocates €240m to green, sustainable development, and digital transformation in Egypt

Addis Ababa willing to resume talks over GERD: Ethiopian official
In February, Ethiopia began producing electricity from GERD

Ethiopia’s GERD: Damming water in unstable terrane!
Several scientists, engineers have voiced concerns over Ethiopian Dam’s structural integrity because of its location in active tectonic region

Egypt, South Africa stress importance of peaceful solution to GERD crisis
Shoukry said in a joint press conference on Wednesday with his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor: “Egypt seeks rapprochement and cooperation and stressed on several occasions, the existence of great opportunities for bilateral and trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia to achieve security and stability.”

Ethiopia says begins generating electricity from GERD
Egypt considers the step a violation of the 2015 Declaration of Principles

Nile Dam Dispute: Ethiopia announces 80% completion of GERD
Ethiopia also said that reaching a solution with Sudan will only happen when there is a stable government

Egypt calls for GERD talks after one year pause due to internal issues in Ethiopia and Sudan
Last year, the outbreak of civil war in Ethiopia and tensions in Sudan led to the side-lining of the GERD dispute.

Egypt’s Al-Sisi, China’s Xi discuss bilateral relations, GERD, regional crises
The meeting discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries in several fields, according to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady.

Egyptian, Senegalese leaders discuss GERD dispute, African cooperation, COP 27
Senegalese President visits Cairo ahead of assuming presidency of African Union

Algeria supports Egypt’s call for binding agreement on GERD’s filling, operation
Al-Sisi, Tebboune agree to intensify coordination to resolve Libyan crisis

GERD dispute will not be solved within one year or even five: Egyptian negotiator
Egypt’s GERD negotiating committee conducts over 300 meetings with 50 countries, says Al-Zawahiri

Egypt’s Human Development Report warns of GERD’s negative impact on agriculture
Regarding the GERD issue, the report said that the dam will aggravate the situation and may lead to water disputes in the region.

Irrigation Minister reviews Egypt’s water situation, GERD talks
Abdel Aty discusses Lake Victoria – Mediterranean navigation corridor project

Egypt shows flexibility in GERD talks, while Ethiopia maneuvers: Irrigation Minister
US delegation in Cairo to discuss Ethiopian dam dispute

Al-Sisi receives Tanzanian President to discuss bilateral ties, GERD crisis
Egyptian President says water issue is national security matter

Abdel Aty reviews Egypt’s water situation at COP26 side event, highlighting GERD damages
Ethiopia Nile dam could become model of regional cooperation, if it respected international law, says Egyptian Irrigation Minister

Irrigation Minister reviews Egypt’s water situation, GERD talks during 5th Arab Water Forum
Reaching comprehensive agreement on GERD will pave way for economic integration, development

German government has nothing to do with GERD construction: Ambassador Hartmann
German Ambassador praises Al-Sisi’s invitation to Israeli Prime Minister for bilateral meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, describing it as ‘courageous’

DR Congo Foreign Minister visits Sudan to mediate in GERD crisis
Ethiopia provides Sudan with false information regarding filling, operation of GERD, says Sudanese Irrigation Minister

Egypt welcomes UN Security Council statement on resumption of GERD negotiations
DR Congo Foreign Minister visits Egypt, Sudan to mediate in GERD crisis

Ethiopia disrespects international law by violating succession of states in respect of treaties principle: Legal expert
Time frame for GERD talks is necessary to reach final agreement, says Nourhan Moussa